Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs is welcoming arriving passengers at Dubai Airports with a commemorative stamp featuring the Dubai World Cup 2026 logo. The move marks the event’s 30th edition, also described as its Pearl Jubilee.
The gesture adds a celebratory touch for visitors arriving in the city ahead of one of Dubai’s biggest sporting and social events. The Dubai World Cup 2026 is set to take place on Saturday, 28 March at Meydan Racecourse.
The Dubai World Cup features $30.5 million in prize money across nine races. One of the most glamorous events on Dubai’s sporting calendar, the event brings together elite horse racing with five-star hospitality, exquisite fashion, and enough food and drink options to keep you going all day. Beyond the track, the event is a celebration of fashion, hospitality and social atmosphere, offering guests an extraordinary day that blends sporting excellence with glamour, dining and entertainment.
Starting with an elegant afternoon tea from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, before transitioning into a lively culinary affair featuring live cooking stations and roaming service. As the day builds towards the headline races, a four-hour ‘Taste of the World’ dining concept takes centre stage from 5.30pm to 9.30pm, offering a globally inspired menu designed for indulgence.
That's not all! Style Stakes returns to the Dubai World Cup, celebrating race-day fashion across various categories. Gates open and hospitality starts 1.30pm and the first race is at 3.45pm. General admission tickets start at Dhs 40.